Turkey Women's Tour - 8 Days/7 Nights

Upon landing, you will be greeted with a welcome board displaying your group name at Izmir Airport and then transferred to your hotel in the heart of Izmir, located in the centre of the city's best shopping districts. Or transfer to the Kusadasi Holiday region. Depends on the tourist season.
Accommodation in Izmir or Kusadasi. (Dinner)  

After breakfast, a 45-minute enjoyable journey will take you to Ancient Ephesus.
Ephesus has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2015. The ancient capital of Asia Minor is one of the best-preserved ancient Greek and Roman cities in the world. It is home to the Temple of Hadrian, the marvellous Celsus Library, the Temple of Trajan, the Grand Theatre (25.000 seats), the Agora, the Gymnasium, and the Terrace House (entrance extra).
Ephesus is also of great importance in Christian history. St. Paul lived here and wrote letters to the Ephesians.
The First Council of Ephesus, held here in 431, declared Mary to be recognised as the "Mother of God" and constituted a decisive turning point in Christian doctrine. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary for a peaceful spiritual moment.
The House of the Virgin Mary: Visit the House of the Virgin Mary for a peaceful spiritual moment. This small, modest stone house is situated in the forest on the side of a mountain, approximately 9 km from Ephesus.  St. John brought Mary to Ephesus, following Jesus Christ's advice to his mother (John 19:27). And she spent her last years in this house. Afterwards, visit the Artemis Temple.
The Temple of Artemis is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Lunch break in a local restaurant.
A short break for souvenir shopping and a fashion show at the leather clothing outlet centre.
After a pleasant journey through charming villages, towns, and the stunning scenery of Gökova Bay, arrive in the vibrant resort town of Marmaris, famous for its marina and turquoise bays. Enjoy a relaxing evening by the sea..
Accommodation in Marmaris. (Breakfast – Dinner)

Today, we're embarking on an adventure at 09:30 that will include both a Jeep Safari and a Boat Tour. Marmaris is a holiday destination renowned for its lush forests, sparkling bays, and stunning natural beauty. On our Jeep Safari, we'll climb high into the forest, stopping for short breaks in villages along the way to learn about life in these villages.
Boat Tour Marmaris; We'll board a boat at the beach, have a swimming break in a bay, and enjoy lunch on board. Then, we'll head to the famous Sedir Island for a swim.
Upon arrival in Marmaris, we'll head to the Turkish Bath to wash away the dust and salt of the day. After this fun and relaxing 1.5-2 hour bath, we'll return to our hotel feeling refreshed.
Accommodation in Marmaris. (Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner) 

Discover the most captivating natural and historical beauties of the Aegean region today. The first visit is to Dalyan and Caunos.
Dalyan; as you sail through reed-lined canals, you'll see the impressive Lycian rock tombs carved into the cliffs for the kings and nobles of the ancient city of Caunos, before arriving at İztuzu Beach. İztuzu Beach forms a natural boundary between the lake and the sea, with channels where freshwater and saltwater meet. Swim in the turquoise waters of İztuzu Beach, a protected nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles. You can also see newborn loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings in July and August.
Afterwards, enjoy a mud bath at the mineral-rich Thermal Spa, also used by the people of Caunos two thousand years ago.
We have a lunch break at a local restaurant.
Arrive at Fethiye tourist holiday resort, and visit the Amyntas Rock Tombs and the ancient Greek village of Kayaköy. Kayaköy was completely evacuated when the villagers emigrated to Greece.
Wander around the world-famous Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) with its crystal clear blue lagoon and sky suitable for paragliding, and experience paragliding if you can.
At the end of our visits, we’ll end the day at the crystal-clear water of the Mediterranean at Ölüdeniz beach.
Accommodation in Fethiye. (Breakfast –  Dinner)  

After breakfast at the Fethiye hotel, the first visit is to Xanthos, 40 km away.
Xanthos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The first capital of the Lydian civilisation, Xanthos, was burned and later rebuilt by Alexander the Great. We will see the impressive Acropolis, churches, baths, theatres, and world-famous Lydian sarcophagi.  We will continue our tour with a visit to Patara, the capital of Lydia during the Roman period, after Alexander the Great.
Patara is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. An ancient port city, it is home to a magnificent ancient theatre, the world's first parliament building, a triumphal arch, a boulevard, a bathhouse, a granary, and the oldest lighthouse in history.
We will have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy a swim on the 18-kilometre-long Patara beach. Patara is a popular holiday destination and an environmentally protected area due to its nesting area for the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta). Then, we'll head to Kaş,
Kaş: We explore the artistically beautiful seaside town of Kaş. After dinner, spend a lovely Mediterranean evening at the beach bars of Kaş, built on the site of the ancient city of Antiphellos, one of the most important cities of the Lycian civilisation.
Accommodation in Kaş. (Breakfast –  Dinner) 

Today, we'll continue our journey among the Mediterranean's most beautiful beaches and historic cities that have existed for thousands of years. Our first stop is Üçağız Village, located in the ancient city of Simena, a small Lycian coastal town dating back to the 4th century BC.
Kekova Boat tour of the Sunken City of Kekova island.
Enjoy the captivating views of Kekova Island from Simena Castle in Kaleköy.  The impressive Lycian rock tombs and coffins in the necropolis near the castle provide magnificent, picturesque views.
The northern shores of Kekova Island are dotted with the ruins of cities and houses partially or wholly submerged by ancient earthquakes. Enjoy a swim in the turquoise waters among the ruins of houses and amphorae from the sunken city. (Removing the amphorae from the water is prohibited.)
Following a delicious grilled fish lunch on the boat, visit the ancient city of Myra.
Myra is one of the most important cities of the Lycian civilisation. It is notable for its rock tombs and large Roman theatre. It also holds great religious significance as the place where St. Nicholas, known as Santa Claus, lived and served as bishop, is located in the Demre district of Antalya.
At the end of Myra's visit, we arrive at Pamukkale following a pleasant journey through the magnificent landscapes of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. We will enjoy the thermal facilities of the thermal hotel in Pamukkale.
Accommodation in a Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale (Breakfast - Dinner) 

After breakfast, we will start our tour in the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Pamukkale is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site. Pamukkale's white travertine terraces were formed over hundreds of thousands of years as calcium carbonate from hot springs hardened. With their dazzling whiteness and stepped structure, travertines resemble a cotton pile. You can walk in the hot water pools and enjoy the natural thermal waters.

Hierapolis is one of the 12 Ionian cities. The city, which was once a renowned treatment centre due to its healing thermal waters, was recognised for its significant contributions to medicine, art, and scientific research.
Necropolis, which contains the sarcophagi and monumental tombs of military heroes and influential people, is the biggest ancient cemetery.
We’ll give a lunch break here and head for Izmir via Salihli. Viisit ancient Sardis.
Sardis was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 12 July 2025. Sardis was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia and the site of the world's first coin minting. The Church of Sardis, one of the seven churches mentioned in the Revelation, is located here. Visit the Great Temple of Artemis, the Temple of Cybele, which was converted into a Byzantine church, the Sardis Gymnasium, and the Synagogue among the archaeological remains of Sardis.
Accommodation in Izmir. (Breakfast –  Dinner) 

You will have free time until your airport transfer. Transferred to Izmir Airport, and our tour will conclude at the airport. Hope to see you on another holiday in Türkiye. ( Breakfast )

Customised Tours   
We can customise this tour program to suit your personal, educational, cultural, flight dates, and budgetary preferences. Contact us to request a new itinerary.  Upon request, the tour program is extended with a 2-day tour of Istanbul.